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Wednesday, 25 May 2016

BIFFY Clyro raised temperatures around the country when they took over BBC Weather. The three lads from Ayrshire were special guest presenters on Radio 1 when they decided to invade the BBC Breakfast Weather studios downstairs and stand in front of the green screen. Simon Neil and Twins Ben and James Johnston looked in their element as they predicted the climate for this weekends Big Weekend in Exeter. Interrupting the forecast by Carol Kirkwood, Simon said: "Hold on just one second here. Did you just say Radio 1's Big Weekend? We are going to take Exeter Castle and we are going to raise that temperature. Twenty, that's a forecast but once we play what is it going to be James?" James replied: "It's going to be screaming hot."Simon then asked: "Carol do you think it is going to be hot when we play? Carol replied: "Scorchio."He then asked: "Ben what do you think it's going to be like? And Ben replied: "Really warm."Simon laughed: "On a scale of one to ten we feel really happy. Weather is a state of mind."

COMEDIAN and actress Elaine C Smith, STV's Bernard Ponsonby, BBC's The Social, Stonemouth and Burnistoun were amongst the winners at The Royal Television Society Scotland Awards. The glitzy ceremony took place at Glasgow's Oran Mor this evening and was hosted by Catriona Shearer and Sanjeev Kohli.Elaine C Smith was named On Screen Personality of the Year for STV series Burdz Eye View, which followed the actress and comedian as she performed her one women show in holiday destinations across Scotland, while STV’s Bernard Ponsonby picked up the Television Journalist of the Year Award for the second year running. In the remaining News and Current Affairs Categories, STV News at Six – Central won the Best News Programme Award, while BBC Scotland Investigates: The Dog Factory received the Best Current Affairs Award. The BBC Scotland Drama and Slate North produced Stonemouth, based on Iain Banks's best-selling novel, received the Drama Award; Burnistoun’s Big Night, produced by The Comedy Unit and Bold Yin, won in the Comedy Award category; and CBBC series Eve, produced by Leopard Drama, picked up the trophy for Children’s Programme. In the factual categories, Channel 4 series Supershoppers won for Best Factual Entertainment and Features while The TV That Made Me, produced for BBC One, picked up the gong for Best Daytime. The RTS Scotland Award, which is given at the discretion of the Awards committee, was presented to The Beechgrove Garden presenter, Jim McColl, and the Tern TV production team, to celebrate 1000 episodes of the long-running series, which has been on air since 1978.

Here's the full list of Winners with the commendations they received:

Best Daytime

The TV That Made Me Raise The Roof Productions for BBC One

“… a triumph in how to fuse archive with engaging conversation and comment. Brian Connelly is perfectly cast and brings a real warmth to the show. This programme stands out as being both fresh and innovative.”

Nominees: Antiques Road Trip STV Productions for BBC One

Countryside 999 BBC Scotland Factual for BBC One

Best Factual Entertainment and FeaturesSupershoppers Firecrest Films for Channel 4

“… engaging blend of journalism, consumer issues and entertainment makes for an informative and humorous watch. The production values and direction are first class and there’s a fresh feel to this ambitious and enlightening programme.”

Nominees: Kirstie and Phil's Love It or List It Raise The Roof Productions for Channel 4

Trust Me, I'm A Doctor BBC Scotland Science Production for BBC Two

Best History Programme

Scotland's War at Sea BBC Scotland Factual for BBC Two Scotland

“… an engrossing film… superbly put together with highly effective use of archive and impressively constructed sequences. An important story, brilliantly well told.”

News and Current Affairs: Best News ProgrammeSTV News at Six - Central STV News for STV

“This programme was praised for its confidence, integrity and authority across a wide range of stories, the quality of its presenters and reporters and overall its clear and comfortable connection with viewers.”

“… a first class example of investigative journalism, the reporter showing considerable courage in putting herself in danger through covert filming and without being intimidated by the scale and nature of organised crime that was being exposed.”

“… an important match, from a challenging location, with good guest pundits. The presenter did a fine job of getting the balance right between reflecting the match, and following up the shocking post-match violence, while the pitch side reporter did great work in securing a revealing interview with the victim.”

“A great animation that has been well executed. The illustrated technique and style delivered information while setting the correct tone for the film. It really felt like you were learning something while watching it.”

Nominees: Britain Beneath Your Feet Playdead for BBC ScotlandThe Secret Life of Midges ISO for BBC Scotland for BBC One

Student Television Award

Dipper from the Water of Leith Krzysztof Kubik, University of Edinburgh

“… at the top of his game, just as at home presenting big ticket set piece programming or providing analysis and explanation on a day to day basis… a commanding on screen presence able to control and unsettle politicians whilst simultaneously maintaining a close connection to viewers.”

Nominees: Mark Daly - BBC Scotland Investigates BBC Scotland

Peter MacMahon - ITV ITV Border

Television Director of the Year

Jack Cocker - Imagine - Richard Flanagan: Life After Death BBC Scotland Factual for BBC One

“Jack’s vision for how to combine the most beguiling of subjects in Richard Flanagan, with strong visual storytelling was nothing short of perfection… Character-driven, visual storytelling at its absolute best.”

“...the dialogue. the music and effects were creatively recorded, assembled and imaginatively blended together to create an outstanding result that never overtook the content, but throughout the program added tension and sensitivity to all scenes.”

Jim McColl and the Tern TV production team – The Beechgrove Garden 1000th Episode

“For nearly four decades, Jim McColl has led Scotland’s longest running and best loved TV gardening series, The Beechgrove Garden.

Jim, I’m sure won’t mind me saying, was 80 last year and has spent half of those 80 years with BBC Scotland and Beechgrove, teaching Scotland to garden.

Jim began his broadcasting career in the 70s on Radio Scotland, he’s loved by viewers, gardeners and production teams. He is a natural, a one off. An object lesson in being at ease with the camera. He connects with his audience, drawing them in with his mixture of authority, passion, humility and humour. We trust him. If Jim tells you it’s time to plant your tatties then it just is.

Jim is our nation’s most respected & favourite TV gardener.

And Jim’s a generous team player. His co presenters on the programme, Carole Baxter, George Anderson and Chris Beardshaw, are all horticulturalists, experts who learn to present.

Beechgrove’s early hallmarks remain; its relevance to the Scottish climate, showing best practice in an accessible way, its willingness to show and learn from failures, to encourage us to get hands dirty and above all to never take itself too seriously.

These enduring qualities, have endeared Jim and the programme, to us over the decades.

Tern’s programme production team have kept the format fresh and the production true to its roots. They reach the milestone of 1000 episodes this year.

Horticultural broadcasting legend Jim McColl and the production team of Tern television for the 1000th Episode of Beechgrove Garden, are the recipients of the RTS Scotland Award 2016.”

POP rockers McFly have had to postpone next month's 2016 Anthology Tour including three Glasgow dates at O2 Academy until September after Harry Judd required medical treatment. The drummer has an acute disc herniation at C6/7 level and sadly cannot perform this June as he needs treatment and a period of rest.Harry revealed: "I'm absolutely gutted that we've had to postpone the tour. I've honestly tried everything to make it work, but I'd never want to do a tour where I wouldn't be able to give you guys the 110% performance you deserve every night. I'm going to do all the rehab possible to get myself ready to do the most epic shows we've ever put on!"Tom Fletcher said: "Sorry we've had to move the tour. Completely Harry's fault. All complaints to be sent to @mcflyharry. On a more positive note, it gives Danny more time to learn the words to our songs. See you all in September."All existing dates from June have been rescheduled for September. The new dates are as follows:

All original tickets will be valid for the rescheduled corresponding shows - so if you're attending Show 2 (tracks from 'Wonderland' and 'Motion in the Ocean') in Glasgow your ticket is valid for Show 2 in Glasgow for the rescheduled date. For any issues or enquires please contact your point of purchase. Last month McFly announced a 2016 UK tour, playing up close and personal at historic rock venues across Glasgow, London, Birmingham and Manchester. The Anthology Tour is a unique concept; the band will play three nights in each city, with each concert featuring a different set list from a different McFly album, alongside some of the band's biggest hits.The first night in each city will feature songs from 'Room on The Third Floor', the second night songs from 'Wonderland' and 'Motion In The Ocean', whilst the third night will feature songs from 'Radio:ACTIVE' and 'Above The Noise'.These extra special shows, now scheduled for September, are a unique opportunity to see McFly perform almost all of their amazing back catalogue, from album tracks to bonafide smash hits, ensuring every fan will hear at least one of their favourite Mcfly songs.